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Adrift is a modern-era tiki bar and restaurant. The primary focus is quality, classic tiki cocktails. The bar is covered in plenty of bamboo, the walls are lined with bamboo, and murals of elegant vintage-feel scenes of Polynesia are framed in bamboo, as well. Light comes from pufferfish lamps, glass floats, and a bit of fire for good measure. Carved tikis are found inside, and outside the building is flanked with metal tiki wall sconces and two large carved tikis.

Even though our trip was work related, my wife and I made sure to fit Adrift into our recent Denver visit: we would highly recommend you do the same if given the opportunity. We stopped in around 10:00 on a Saturday and, despite a fairly busy night, lucked into a couple seats at the bar. We each tried their Mai Tai which, despite straying a bit from the classic ingredients, was delicious, and then moved on to a Jungle Bird and a Chi Chi, both of which were also pretty great. The bar space is decorated in bamboo with some tikis strewn about (including two very large ones outside flanking the entrance), and a canoe overhead. There is a case showing their swag near the restrooms: their signature Poptiki mug will run you 65.00, but if you want a less pricey souvenir and donít care about how limited it is they have some basic,non-signature mugs available for between $10-15, as well as a t-shirt. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was great (exotica music and Endless Summer playing on a large screen tv). All in all itís a great spot for a tropical escape the next time youíre in Denver.

We visited Adrift during a recent visit to Denver and it was great! The decor was on point. I especially loved the big screen TV airing episodes of "Gilligan's Island". Our drinks were all legit tiki cocktails. The food was fantastic! With the exception of the long beans at Trader Sam's, the best food we've ever enjoyed at a tiki establishment. My only criticism was the bar staff. They seemed more interested in chatting with each other, and flirting with the waitresses, than engaging with the patrons. They could have been more engaging and welcoming.

Even though our trip was work related, my wife and I made sure to fit Adrift into our recent Denver visit: we would highly recommend you do the same if given the opportunity. We stopped in around 10:00 on a Saturday and, despite a fairly busy night, lucked into a couple seats at the bar. We each tried their Mai Tai which, despite straying a bit from the classic ingredients, was delicious, and then moved on to a Jungle Bird and a Chi Chi, both of which were also pretty great. The bar space is decorated in bamboo with some tikis strewn about (including two very large ones outside flanking the entrance), and a canoe overhead. There is a case showing their swag near the restrooms: their signature Poptiki mug will run you 65.00, but if you want a less pricey souvenir and donít care about how limited it is they have some basic,non-signature mugs available for between $10-15, as well as a t-shirt. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was great (exotica music and Endless Summer playing on a large screen tv). All in all itís a great spot for a tropical escape the next time youíre in Denver.

We visited Adrift during a recent visit to Denver and it was great! The decor was on point. I especially loved the big screen TV airing episodes of "Gilligan's Island". Our drinks were all legit tiki cocktails. The food was fantastic! With the exception of the long beans at Trader Sam's, the best food we've ever enjoyed at a tiki establishment. My only criticism was the bar staff. They seemed more interested in chatting with each other, and flirting with the waitresses, than engaging with the patrons. They could have been more engaging and welcoming.

Lovely spot with tasty samosas. Went here on my first night in Denver (first time to the city) - we stayed at 11th Ave Hotel/Hostel and walked down Broadway. Lovely place with a very tasty pina colada concoction. Will have to go back to have a drink out of the octopus bowl, and the bartendress said they can do multiple drinks in the big bowls (a la bowl within a bowl). The outside was shut down as it was "off season" and freezing (for us folks based in Hawaii) but it was super cute! Hope to visit again if I ever make it back to Denver!

Had a really, really good time here. The reggae wasn't exactly a mood-setter, but they also played some good exotica. Like mentioned, it is a modern tiki bar, so expect lighting. Saw a couple of families having a good time there. The food is good and the drinks are top notch.

One would think I would get over this...BUT I CANíT!!!! This place is great! Good food, drinks, indoor and outdoor dining areas. Lots of bamboo and tiki decor. They have t-shirts, souvenir mugs AND GIANT TIKIS OIT FRONT!!!!!

Still being a new Tiki explorer this was one of my first tiki bars. I was able to convince my staff team to join me one night while we were in Denver for a conference. We were not disappointed. The server was outstanding at helping us navigate the menu for food and drinks.

I had a Zombie, Baker Fire Bowl and Macadamia Nut Chi Chi. We shared a couple Pu Pu Platters and I had the Hawaiian Mixed Plate with Pork.

I spent some time at the bar getting a bit of a tour and the history of Adrift from our server and of course had to get an Adrift tiki mug too. If I am back in Denver I'll come back no questions asked.

I would echo the last few comments. We were in town for only a night and visited Adrift. We had a great time. The drinks were very good, but what really blew me away was the food. We had a Pu Pu platter and a Hawaiian plate. Both were incredible. The service was great and the waiter we had was more than ready to talk tiki. I happen to like the clean modern take on traditional tiki, so I dig the decor. I also really like their mug, even if it's a bit pricey. We were there on a slow weeknight, but the vibe was good. I personally think this bar is much better than its current overall rating.

Visited in December of 2017. I had read some reviews that were less than flattering so I went in not expecting much, which was a mistake because we had quite a nice time. The drinks were very good (wife had a Mai Tai and a Suffering Bastard while I had a Corn & Oil and a ...-), but the food was excellent. We had the Pu Pu Platter and the Poke. I wasn't expecting the food to be so good.

The bar was themed with Witco art, polynesian paintings, and some really great bamboo work. They went a little heavy on the puffer fish and there were a couple of Tikis that seemed a little too westernized, but neither of those elements detracted from the experience. Overall the bar is a nice blend of modern stylings and classic Tiki. We found it to be a very romantic setting.

The staff was polite and not overbearing, which is a big plus for me. I wish the Adrift Tiki mug was a bit cheaper. While it looked nice I didn't feel like dropping $65 on 1 mug.

Overall I would visit again and bring friends. If you are in the area I do recommend visiting Adrift, especially for dinner.

After reading a few reviews my expectations were lowered but we went anyway, and I'm glad we did. Great bar! No reggae to be heard in the hour or so I was there. All surf style stuff, I'm more of an exotica guy, but out was definitely "tiki. Waiter was awesome, friendly and helpful. Only negative I could think of was that I didn't walk out with a souvenir mug - they were very nice and good quality, butI just can't justify a $65 mug though. Bummer, they look pretty good!

The Hawaiian Mixed Plate was *great*! I highly suggest trying the Chicken Mixed Plate. Pleasantly surprised. The Drinks? I tried the Zombie, the Mai Tai, and the White Wave. All were very good. The Mai Tai was similar to the classic Don the Beachcombers original. Very happy. The Zombie was good, but not as strong as a Zombie *should* be. The white Wave was good with a strong taste of grapefruit.

The dťcor was good. A modern take on Tiki. A bit more polished that I like my Tiki Bars. The bamboo was plenty, and the puffer fish lamps were plenty. It just seemed so stiff. I like my tiki a bit more weathered and worn. But overall, it was a treat to experience in the middle of the country. Bringing a taste of Aloha to the Rockey Mountain state!

The music was a bit disappointing. I really wanted to hear traditional Hawaiian, or Exotica, but the entire 2+ hours I was there, I hear only reggae. It wasn't overpowering, but... I just wanted to feel a bit more transported to my happy place.

I have to comment on the service. I sat at the bar, and the service was good, but I didn't feel connected to the bartenders. It took almost 15 minutes for someone to ask me if I needed anything. There was no "talking" to the bartenders. They almost acted like they didn't want to serve me. When I "ASKED" for service, they were friendly and prompt, but I had to ASK for service, they didn't ask me if I needed or wanted anything. They weren't rude, they were just stand offish.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Adrift if you crave a little TIKI in the land of the Rockies. I would suggest NOT sitting at the Bar. I saw people enter and seated, and served at the tables before I was served at the bar. I'll return, but next time, I'll take a seat at a table and avoid the bar.

Went in October 2015 during Halloween weekend. They were screening old horror movies on the wall, while the exotica was pumping. Now, if you're a halloween/tiki lover like i am...that's about as good as it gets. But the drinks were solid, the mugs were fun, there's bamboo aplenty, and we enjoyed it.

What a let down. Went in to show my girlfriend what this place is all about (what I thought it used to be) and was very dissapointed. The place just had a very unenthusiatic and "bothered" feel. The service was slow and inattentive.... And there was only 7 people at the bar. Drink was bland and unexciting. Oh did I mention the bartender was loaded? I had to ask the bartender to order....it should be the other way around. The cocktail list was typical and uninspired. The staff just didn't seem into it and didn't provide the "escape" factor one would look for when going to a tiki bar. I would be so bold as to say that adrift isn't a tiki bar...it's just a normal bar that happens to do tiki. Very unfortunate...

I will not be negative but if you've been to any of the top 20 tiki bars in the US or top 10 on Critikis list then I highly recommend setting at a table and not the bar because it is hard to watch. Bartender with blonde hair was rude and very uninvolved and I was told the "law" about drinking overproof rum when I ordered some Plantation overproof. The bar was a wreck. The bartenders decided to take a shot break before finishing a group of ladies drinks (who by this time already got a table) and I was ready to leave pretty quick besides the engagement of the tall bartender (Steven?). The cocktail scene in Denver is amazing so go to any great cocktail bar in the city and you can get a far better "tiki" cocktail and hospitality experience then at Adrift.

Look, I used to LOVE this place! It was not perfect but it was great and it was all Denver had. Under new management known for their popular ice cream shop, they made some changes and I guess overall I was not impressed. I wanted so much for improvement but now I feel like it has lost it's spark. Although I think it is better than some of the bars on the college popular South Broadway, I can't help but feel like it is now the new ironic hang out for the hipsters. (It hurts writing a review like this, really). They made some drink changes, cut out a lot of drinks and added only a few and raised the price by quite a bit. I would recommend it for visitors but I unfortunately don't see myself as a regular here anymore.

VERY PLEASANT SURPRISE! Balanced, liquor-forward cocktails from the traditional menu, and a kitchen paying very close attention to details and presentation. Manager and wait staff are all friendly and kind. Good atmosphere and vibe. Any tiki head passing through Denver will appreciate this place.

Went to the last DonQ sponsored pig roast...pretty good food and drink, but very chaotic and discombobulated service. Something was...er, adrift. So, the closing comes as no surprise.

BUT, just got off the phone with Nancy with the new owner/developer. Anticipated opening is 9/16/16. The new owner/developer has had hands in some of Denver's faves (and collaborating with others with good stuff), so there is room for optimism. Just hoping they've done the tiki homework!

Even though they're not yet open, Nancy's welcoming and enthusiastic vibe is already a vast improvement! Can't wait!

I just went to Adrift tonight. It's closed. The sign in front says "under new management" but it doesn't indicate when it will re-open. The sign indicated that they have plans and that a remodel is happening. Outside of that, there was little information to be found...

What a disappointment! Mia Tia OK with no garnish not even in a Mai Tai glass. Service poor unless you're right at the bar and even then the bartenders couldn't care any less that they were working a tiki bar
. The decor is great but the tiki vibe... I'm not feeling it. I wanted to like this place maybe my expectations were too high. No mug either!!! That was the icing on the cake. One drink wonder for me. Damn I wanted

What a disappointment! Mia Tia OK... Service poor unless you're right at the bar. The decor is great but the tiki vibe I'm not feeling it. I wanted to like this place maybe my expectations were too high. No mug either!!! That was the icing on the cake . One drink wonder for me.

I enjoyed my Mai Tai and my Suffering Bastard, and the place looks fantastic. I wish the music wasn't 50's "doo wop" and was more exotica and/or surf punk. But I will stop here again when I'm back in Denver!

I stopped by Adrift while in Denver as one of my Tiki bucket list places to check out. I liked it very much. I made happy hour and tried a Mai Tai and a Suffering Bastard. While served in standard glasses, the Mai Tai was crafted in the Beachcomber rendition and well-poured. The Bastard wasn't bad either. Danny and Olivia, the two Bartenders, we very pleasant and I was efficiently served. I purchased the last Adrift coconut mug they had onsite. At $40, quite expensive- by Poptiki.

Happy to hear some tiki-fitting tunes on a Tuesday evening. Surf guitar works so much better than the do-wop played during earlier visits. I had to increase my ratings to account for this.... Much more fitting to set the mood.

Care for the patron - service is always spot on and wanting everyone to have a good time. Dedication to authenticity, while still exploring some creative routes. A little brighter, but still has the ubiquitous puffer fish, glass floats, and bamboo...and larger than life Marlon Brando (from Mutiny on the Bounty...not shouting "Stella!"). Pleasing pan-tropical fare (Caribbean, Mexican, Polynesian, Asian), with some foodie-creativity. Gets the tiki standards right, with some local embellishment. Would love to see a little more variety to help those who don't think they like exotics find their drinks, and, where's the fire?! Gotta re-think the soundtrack: DooWap...c'mon,?! Surf, exotica, lounge, calypso, slack key, Don Ho...even Buffet, Jack Johnson, Mraz, or Zac Brown. Anything but the soundtracks from Stand by Me or My Girl!

Adrift is a very nice place..Friendly bartenders, a great Happy Hour, good food and great decor. The food is very good too. And when they say "Large" carved Tikis outside...that doesn't come close. They are GIANT. At least 12 ft tall, and there are 2 of them.